From : http://www.ajc.com
Q: The shopping center on the corner of North Druid Hills and LaVista roads in Atlanta recently put up a huge, new sign that says “Toco Hill.” Where does the name Toco Hill come from?
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Friday, October 20, 2017
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Cult Classic CHRISTINE Playing at The Plaza Theatre 10-20 thru 10-26
From plazaatlanta.com
Christine – 10/20-10/26
Unpopular nerd Arnie Cunningham (Keith Gordon) buys a 1958 Plymouth Fury, which he names Christine. Arnie develops an unhealthy obsession with the car, to the alarm of his jock friend, Dennis Guilder (John Stockwell). After bully Buddy Repperton (William Ostrander) defaces Christine, the auto restores itself to perfect condition and begins killing off Buddy and his friends. Determined to stop the deaths, Dennis and Arnie’s girlfriend, Leigh Cabot (Alexandra Paul), decide to destroy Christine.---
Next Stop Decatur Time Machine circa 1942 & Today
In 1942 Wheat Williams Realty Co. purchased this location which was formerly Home Folks Grill.
Today this building is occupied by Salonred Kids .
123 E. Ponce De Leon Ave. Decatur GA
Small Scale Development Workshop Nov. 15 , 2017
From thedecaturminute.com
On November 15, the City of Decatur and Decatur Development Authority
will host a Small Scale Real Estate Development Workshop. Get a big
picture view of small scale real estate development. The Workshop
offers specialized training about how to create small projects, like 1-3
story buildings with less than 20 units, which are residential,
commercial or mixed use. The Workshop is a day-long session designed to
introduce the principles and implementation mechanisms behind
neighborhood based development projects. The course assumes you know a
lot about where you live, but not necessarily much about the real estate
process or building development. Discover where you need help and meet
the people who can help you. Through presentations on finance, design
and site selection, a hands-on practice exercise, and networking with
local like-minded people, this workshop is the first step to becoming a
small developer yourself or creating a supportive ecosystem for small
development in your city.
WHAT: Small Scale Real Estate Development Workshop
WHEN: Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
WHERE: Courtyard by Marriott, 130 Clairemont AvenueDecatur, GA, 30030
COST: Early Bird Registration Rate ($185) Concludes Friday, October 20, 2017
Regular Registration Rate ($215) Concludes Friday, November 10, 2017
Last Minute Registration Rate is ($245)
Register today at http://www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/decatur2017
On November 15, the City of Decatur and Decatur Development Authority
will host a Small Scale Real Estate Development Workshop. Get a big
picture view of small scale real estate development. The Workshop
offers specialized training about how to create small projects, like 1-3
story buildings with less than 20 units, which are residential,
commercial or mixed use. The Workshop is a day-long session designed to
introduce the principles and implementation mechanisms behind
neighborhood based development projects. The course assumes you know a
lot about where you live, but not necessarily much about the real estate
process or building development. Discover where you need help and meet
the people who can help you. Through presentations on finance, design
and site selection, a hands-on practice exercise, and networking with
local like-minded people, this workshop is the first step to becoming a
small developer yourself or creating a supportive ecosystem for small
development in your city.WHAT: Small Scale Real Estate Development Workshop
WHEN: Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
WHERE: Courtyard by Marriott, 130 Clairemont AvenueDecatur, GA, 30030
COST: Early Bird Registration Rate ($185) Concludes Friday, October 20, 2017
Regular Registration Rate ($215) Concludes Friday, November 10, 2017
Last Minute Registration Rate is ($245)
Register today at http://www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/decatur2017
Friday, October 13, 2017
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Puppy Love at The Marlay this Saturday
We'll have adoptable pups onsite along with the Laguanitas team to promote their special brews.
From: https://www.facebook.com/doggieharmony/
Saturday at 2 PM - 5 PM
Please join us for a leisurely Saturday afternoon of delicious brews, music and doggie love!
We'll have adoptable pups onsite along with the Laguanitas team to promote their special brews.
We'll also be raffling off some fun gift baskets and certificates to support Doggie Harmony's ongoing dog rescue efforts!
So, mark you calendar and bring your friends. Dog friends welcome on the patio, but please only if they're dog/kid friendly.
See you soon.
We'll have adoptable pups onsite along with the Laguanitas team to promote their special brews.
We'll also be raffling off some fun gift baskets and certificates to support Doggie Harmony's ongoing dog rescue efforts!
So, mark you calendar and bring your friends. Dog friends welcome on the patio, but please only if they're dog/kid friendly.
See you soon.
Saturday, October 7, 2017
2017 Madison Ave Soapbox Derby ( PHOTOS )
MORE PHOTOS COMING...CHECK BACK LATER
Friday, October 6, 2017
Atlanta Warbird Weekend Oct 7-8
B-17 ALUMINUM OVERCAST Preparing for takeoff at P'TREE DeKalb Airport Friday Oct 6, 2017
From: http://www.atlantawarbirdweekend.com/
will honor and salute the Tuskegee Airmen.
The Tuskegee Airmen, the first cadet graduates to earn their wings 75 years ago at Tuskegee-- becoming the first black U. S. Army Air Corps pilots, have a rich history that begins in WWII but reaches far beyond those confines. In conjunction with the celebration of the accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen, the weekend will also place a focus on the accomplishments of all African-American pilots from WWII to the present.
The Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing will assemble at Dekalb-Peachtree Airportall the type of airplanes flown by the Tuskegee Airmen. Along with other famous aircraft such as a FG-1D Corsair, SBD-5 Dauntless dive bomber, T-6 Texan, C-46, Stearman bi-planes, Douglas DC-3 and after four years a B-17 Flying Fortress will offer rides and cockpit tours.
Meet WWII Veterans and noted authors, attend a WWII 8th Air Force Fighter Mission Briefing, enjoy 1940’s Hollywood entertainers, visit with WWII reenactors, participate in a photography workshop and attend a dinner symposium with the original Tuskegee Airmen at the 57th Fighter Group restaurant on Saturday evening.
2000 Airport Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341
For more info visit http://www.atlantawarbirdweekend.com/
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Start Your Engines- Madison Ave Soapbox Derby is Sat. Oct 7 , 2017
SEE 2017 Race Day Schedule Below
Be sure to visit : https://www.facebook.com/Madison-Ave-Derby-203907216326593/
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From Raul Trujillo
Thanks for the info.
What you need to know…
10:30 Registration OPENS: Teams arrive, sign in, wait for car inspection & park
Enter Madison Ave thru Johnston Place beginning at 10:30. Look for the registration tent. An adult must check in for their child regardless of team grouping. Waivers must be signed before you proceed. DON’T FORGET YOUR HELMETS! NO HELMET, NO RIDE!
-Please note, at this time, we cannot make any changes to the team, team names or drivers. If you have not paid your registration fee you have been withdrawn from the race and we hope you can join us to watch the event.
11:00 Food area is open: Grab a bite to eat and prepare for racing!
Food options will remain open until 5:00 pm.
U Joint & Steinbeck’s tent
Grilled Cheese, Burgers (including Steinbeck’s Tower of Power), Hot Dogs, Pulled Pork,
Wraps, Jettie, Tots, Chips & Fruits
Matador tent
Pork Tacos & Grilled Street Corn
Bake Sale Tent – also selling race t-shirts
Beer Tent powered by The Faction
Steel City Pops: Great local popsicles
12:00 pm – Judging begins (cars all at the top of the street)
12:45 pm – Race introduction
1:00 pm – Race – ages 6 & under
1:45 pm – Race – ages 7 to 11
2:30 pm – Race – ages 12 to 17
3:30 pm – Race – ages 18 and up
4:00 pm – Race over – Old Matt Donald’s Farm takes the stage
4:30 pm – Awards Ceremony and Check Presentation
5:00 pm – Band back on stage for a second set
5:30 pm – that’s a wrap!
– This is a rough schedule. We cannot predict how the race will flow with over 80 drivers!
Please keep in mind that this is a grassroots event and we will do the best we can to stay on schedule.
Fun, fun, fun… The vision of this event is picnic/parade style where families, friends and neighbors will be walking to the event with their chairs & blankets while snacking with their families and watching the Derby. For those of you who live on Madison Ave we hope you invite your friends, set up a tailgate style picnic and enjoy the day! All others are welcome to set up their picnic goods on the sidewalks up & down the street.
We will have a “donation station” with baked goods for (cash or check) donation, t-shirts for sale ($20 for Youth & Adult) We encourage you to spread the word to bring cash & checks ONLY.
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Music for Racing this should get you in the mood. From the Paul Newman movie "WINNING" (1969) soundtrack music by Dave Grusin
Be sure to visit : https://www.facebook.com/Madison-Ave-Derby-203907216326593/
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From Raul Trujillo
Thanks for the info.
2017 Race Day Schedule
RACERS… ARRRRE YOU READY?!What you need to know…
10:30 Registration OPENS: Teams arrive, sign in, wait for car inspection & park
Enter Madison Ave thru Johnston Place beginning at 10:30. Look for the registration tent. An adult must check in for their child regardless of team grouping. Waivers must be signed before you proceed. DON’T FORGET YOUR HELMETS! NO HELMET, NO RIDE!
-Please note, at this time, we cannot make any changes to the team, team names or drivers. If you have not paid your registration fee you have been withdrawn from the race and we hope you can join us to watch the event.
11:00 Food area is open: Grab a bite to eat and prepare for racing!
Food options will remain open until 5:00 pm.
U Joint & Steinbeck’s tent
Grilled Cheese, Burgers (including Steinbeck’s Tower of Power), Hot Dogs, Pulled Pork,
Wraps, Jettie, Tots, Chips & Fruits
Matador tent
Pork Tacos & Grilled Street Corn
Bake Sale Tent – also selling race t-shirts
Beer Tent powered by The Faction
Steel City Pops: Great local popsicles
12:00 pm – Judging begins (cars all at the top of the street)
12:45 pm – Race introduction
1:00 pm – Race – ages 6 & under
1:45 pm – Race – ages 7 to 11
2:30 pm – Race – ages 12 to 17
3:30 pm – Race – ages 18 and up
4:00 pm – Race over – Old Matt Donald’s Farm takes the stage
4:30 pm – Awards Ceremony and Check Presentation
5:00 pm – Band back on stage for a second set
5:30 pm – that’s a wrap!
– This is a rough schedule. We cannot predict how the race will flow with over 80 drivers!
Please keep in mind that this is a grassroots event and we will do the best we can to stay on schedule.
Fun, fun, fun… The vision of this event is picnic/parade style where families, friends and neighbors will be walking to the event with their chairs & blankets while snacking with their families and watching the Derby. For those of you who live on Madison Ave we hope you invite your friends, set up a tailgate style picnic and enjoy the day! All others are welcome to set up their picnic goods on the sidewalks up & down the street.
We will have a “donation station” with baked goods for (cash or check) donation, t-shirts for sale ($20 for Youth & Adult) We encourage you to spread the word to bring cash & checks ONLY.
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Music for Racing this should get you in the mood. From the Paul Newman movie "WINNING" (1969) soundtrack music by Dave Grusin
Friday, September 29, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Taco Cantina Coming to the Old Fourth Ward
From http://www.tonetoatl.com
A new location of Taco Cantina is coming soon to the Old Fourth Ward. The Mexican eatery from "acclaimed chef" Adolfo Gonzales will open in place of Baked Comfort Foods, which closed this past January at the Tribute Lofts near the intersection of John Wesley Dobbs Avenue and Boulevard.
read full story at http://www.tonetoatl.com/2017/09/Adolfo-Gonzales-Bringing-Taco-Cantina-To-Old-Fourth-Ward.html#more
A new location of Taco Cantina is coming soon to the Old Fourth Ward. The Mexican eatery from "acclaimed chef" Adolfo Gonzales will open in place of Baked Comfort Foods, which closed this past January at the Tribute Lofts near the intersection of John Wesley Dobbs Avenue and Boulevard.
read full story at http://www.tonetoatl.com/2017/09/Adolfo-Gonzales-Bringing-Taco-Cantina-To-Old-Fourth-Ward.html#more
Friday, September 22, 2017
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Decatur Craft Beer Festival Tickets Still Available
Tickets on sale now!
Sunday, September 17, 2017
A New re-creation of TOCO HILL Sign is Standing Tall at Shopping Center
From : http://www.ajc.com
Q: The shopping center on the corner of North Druid Hills and LaVista roads in Atlanta recently put up a huge, new sign that says “Toco Hill.” Where does the name Toco Hill come from?
—Joni Pelta, Atlanta
A: “Toco” is believed to be a phrase that the original
developer, Clyde Shepherd, learned from a Brazilian Indian when he built
airbases in that country during World War II, according to past AJC
stories and the current owners of the shopping center, Edens. It is
reported to mean to “have better luck than you think you’ll have.”
Shepherd reportedly then paired the word with a hill that once was on
the DeKalb County property.
The original Toco Hill sign was put up along the road in the
middle of the 20th century, and it was torn down in the late 1980s or
early 90s, according to Edens, which is redeveloping Toco Hill shopping
center. Local Pizzaiolo, Hudson Grille, the vintage furniture and home
décor shop Westside Market and Spiller Park Coffee are among new and
planned eateries and shops.
The re-creation of the sign is based on the original — before
it was painted. The new sign is in the center’s new plaza area,
according to Edens, and integrated into the gathering space, which will
also have a fountain.
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Friday, September 15, 2017
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Steel City Pops Update
From : http://www.tonetoatl.com/
Steel City Pops opened their Austin, Texas location this past Wednesday and plans to open their new Atlanta area brick & mortar location, in downtown Decatur, by the end of the month. The new shop is in addition to the Birmingham-based company's pop cart locations at Atlantic Station and at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta. Sources say that the company has plans for as many as two additional Atlanta area locations in the coming years.
Location 312 Church St.
Steel City Pops opened their Austin, Texas location this past Wednesday and plans to open their new Atlanta area brick & mortar location, in downtown Decatur, by the end of the month. The new shop is in addition to the Birmingham-based company's pop cart locations at Atlantic Station and at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta. Sources say that the company has plans for as many as two additional Atlanta area locations in the coming years.
Location 312 Church St.
Sunday, September 10, 2017
City Offices Closed Monday, September 11
This is from the decatur minute
Due to the threat of severe weather for our area, all city offices are closed tomorrow, Monday September 11. Public safety, public works and emergency staff should report as normal.
Other cancellations:
-Monday garbage and recycling services. A notice for Tuesday’s services will be posted by Monday afternoon.
-Monday court sessions are all cancelled. Individuals will receive a notice of rescheduled dates and times.
-After School Programs
-Active Living activities
-Oakhurst Pool ribbon cutting.
Emergency updates and closures will be posted here, the city’s website, and all official City of Decatur social media platforms.
Due to the threat of severe weather for our area, all city offices are closed tomorrow, Monday September 11. Public safety, public works and emergency staff should report as normal.
Other cancellations:
-Monday garbage and recycling services. A notice for Tuesday’s services will be posted by Monday afternoon.
-Monday court sessions are all cancelled. Individuals will receive a notice of rescheduled dates and times.
-After School Programs
-Active Living activities
-Oakhurst Pool ribbon cutting.
Emergency updates and closures will be posted here, the city’s website, and all official City of Decatur social media platforms.
Friday, September 8, 2017
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Timberland Plans a Lenox Square Store
From: http://www.tonetoatl.com/
Timberland
plans to open a new store at Lenox Square in Buckhead next month.
Known for their durable boots and outdoor apparel, Timberland will open
on the mall's second level, between LOFT and Gap Kids, in the
approximately 3,000 square foot former Crocs space.
https://www.timberland.com
https://www.timberland.com
Friday, September 1, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
The AJC Decatur Book Festival September 1–3, 2017
The AJC Decatur Book Festival is the largest independent book festival in the country and one of the five largest overall. Since its launch, more than 1,000 world-class authors and hundreds of thousands of festival-goers have crowded the historic downtown Decatur square to enjoy book signings, author readings, panel discussions, an interactive children's area, live music, parades, cooking demonstrations, poetry slams, writing workshops, and more.
The DBF is a community based non-profit that counts on your donations to operate each year. We are a 501(c)3 and your donation is tax deductible.
visit https://www.decaturbookfestival.com
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